There’s nothing quite like a waterfront resort. Whether it’s set on the shores of , beside , or along a meandering river, a resort situated by the water offers a special kind of vacation experience. I drew on my own experiences and spoke with parents and other travelers around the country to learn about their .
At these family-friendly resorts, scenic views and water adventures are never far away. Georgia’s Golden Isles are , and a big reason for that is the area’s historic gems like . Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, the coastal Georgia resort island has been welcoming guests since 1928.
Lodging options here range from privately owned cottages to guest rooms and suites in , a Spanish-colonial beauty of a hotel designed by Addison Mizner. “It’s a cherished family resort where generations of families return year after year to create and keep traditions,” says Florida-based freelance travel writer and editor Angela Caraway-Carlton. “At night, a photographer roams the lobby of The Cloister to snap photos of families dressed in their best.
I love seeing all of the kids dressed in their tiny suits and frilly dresses, ‘cheese’-ing for the camera.” Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk. “It was crazy to watch fearless kids take part in the Hawk Walk on Rainbow Island, where a hawk lands on your gloved ar.
